A Night at the Mercado Dinner Experience | Toledo, OH

Part of our Family Meal Series, A Night at the Mercado Dinner invites you to slow down and settle in for a warm, communal evening. Beneath the night sky and the glow of candlelight, the meal unfolds around abundant platters, long shared tables, and the easy rhythm of conversation. Expect vibrant, refreshing Spanish flavors and the kind of lingering, unhurried moments that make a meal feel like home.

Menu below.

Warm bolillo-style pull-apart rolls | Whipped chile-lime butter | Toasted pepita salt | Agave drizzle

Little gems + crunchy cabbage | Cucumber | Radish | Jicama | Charred corn | Watermelon | Pickled red onion | Pepita crunch | Creamy cilantro-lime dressing | Chile salt

Citrus-achiote roasted pork | Green rice | Charro-ish beans | Roasted summer squash with pumpkin-seed mole | Cabbage and herb slaw | Pineapple escabeche | Salsa macha | Tomatillo crema | Warm tortillas

Churro tres leches cake | Cinnamon cream | Roasted peach cajeta | Chocolate crumble | Candied pepitas | Tiny pinch chile salt

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re looking for a quick meal, this may not be the right fit — and that’s by design.

At Cork & Knife, we believe in slow dining: the art of taking your time, enjoying a glass of wine, tasting each course, and soaking in the atmosphere. These aren’t just dinners — they’re experiences. Thoughtfully curated evenings meant to be shared, savored, and never hurried.